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The Bad Wife

Guess I must be a bad wife, For I don't know how to cook, But I can be quite a delight, With a coffee and a book. Guess I must be a bad wife, For I just don't like to dust, But if your folks are coming to town, I'll do it if I must. Guess I must be a bad wife, For I ain't got no sanskaar, But I can tell you the engine specs, Of our latest car. Guess I must be a bad wife, For I can't tie the perfect saree , But I can tell you that you won't get bored, If you come with me to a soiree. Guess I must be a bad wife, For I'm not always in the mood, I won't mind if you want to go instead, Bar hopping with your dudes. Guess I must be a bad wife, For I really like my wine, But it makes me all giggly and fun, You won't hear me whine. Guess I must be a bad wife, For I like to wake up late, But I can make an exception dear, If you will take me on a date. Guess I must be a bad wife, For I can't dress to the nines, But I&

The sad thing about Dangal

As Aamir Khan's Dangal goes out and about breaking more and more records by the day, there is this thing about the movie that has been nagging me for a while now. Let me just start out by saying, I totally looooved watching it. It is a cleverly made movie that uses all your emotions in just the right way to make sure that you are thoroughly engrossed, and living each moment of the film. Not to mention the amazing soundtrack. Yeah I totally did soil a few handkerchiefs, stood up for the National Anthem and gave a rousing applause when Geeta won(No, I'm not ashamed of expressing myself in public). It is evident how much effort has gone into the making of this movie. The fights appear authentic, and the village scenes real. Each and every person involved with the making appears to have put in his/her bit in making this movie worth a watch. And it does a good job sending out the message that girls are no less than boys. A father standing up to an entire conservative village fo